2007⚡ Event
Adam Air Flight 574 crash
Adam Air Flight 574 crashed into the sea off Polewali, Indonesia, killing all 102 people on board. The crash was attributed to the pilots inadvertently disconnecting the autopilot.
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What Happened in 2007?
Explore 75 historical moments from 2007 — 51 events, 24 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2007(51)
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Nancy Pelosi becomes first female Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi is elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first woman to hold the position.
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Taiwan High Speed Rail Opens
The Taiwan High Speed Rail opened, connecting Taipei and Kaohsiung.
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Guinean general strike begins
A general strike began in Guinea to force President Lansana Conté to resign, eventually leading to the appointment of two new prime ministers.
politics
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Comet McNaught Reaches Perihelion
Comet McNaught reached perihelion, becoming the brightest comet in over 40 years. It had an apparent magnitude of −5.5.
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Hrant Dink Assassinated
Turkish-Armenian journalist and human-rights activist Hrant Dink was assassinated by a Turkish nationalist in Istanbul.
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South Pole of Inaccessibility Reached
A four-man team using skis and kites reached the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility, the first people to do so since 1967.
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Aqua Teen Hunger Force LED panic
Boston emergency officials mistook LED placards displaying Aqua Teen Hunger Force characters for improvised explosive devices, causing widespread panic.
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Filippo Raciti killed in football violence
Following a Derby di Sicilia match in Catania, football violence caused the death of police officer Filippo Raciti, leading to new safety regulations at Italian sporting events.
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Zahedan Bombings
The first of several bombings in Zahedan, Iran, killed 18 members of the Revolutionary Guards.
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2007⚡ Event
Charlotte Shaw drowns on Dartmoor
Fourteen-year-old English schoolgirl Charlotte Shaw drowned on Dartmoor, becoming the first person to die in connection with the annual Ten Tors challenge.
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Virginia Tech shooting
A gunman killed 32 people and wounded over 20 more at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University before committing suicide.
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Steel Factory Disaster in China
A disaster at a steel factory in Liaoning, China, on April 18, 2007, resulted in the deaths of 32 workers. A ladle spilled 30 tonnes of molten steel.
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2007⚡ Event
Bronze Soldier of Tallinn Protests
On April 26, 2007, controversy surrounding the relocation of the Bronze Soldier of Tallinn erupted into mass protests and riots in Estonia.
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2007⚡ Event
Disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Three-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared from a holiday apartment in Portugal and has never been found.
2007⚡ Event
Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashes in Cameroon
Kenya Airways Flight 507 crashed immediately after takeoff from Douala International Airport. All 114 people aboard were killed.
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2007⚡ Event
Cyclone Gonu develops
Cyclone Gonu develops from an area of convection in the Arabian Sea, later becoming the worst recorded natural disaster in Oman.
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Pasha Bulker runs aground
A major storm caused the bulk carrier Pasha Bulker to run aground in New South Wales, Australia.
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Chittagong Mudslides
Mudslides caused by heavy monsoon rainfall and exacerbated by hill cutting killed at least 128 people in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
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Second Bombing at al-Askari Mosque
Insurgents carried out a second bombing at the al-Askari Mosque, a significant site in Shia Islam.
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2007⚡ Event
Deadly police operation in Rio de Janeiro favelas
A large military and civil police operation in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, stemming from an ongoing conflict between drug dealers and police, resulted in 19 deaths and several injuries.
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2007⚡ Event
Apache helicopters attack in Baghdad
Two U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters conducted a series of air-to-ground attacks in Baghdad.
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2007⚡ Event
Niigata Earthquake and Nuclear Leak
An earthquake of magnitude Mw6.6 struck Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It caused a leak of radioactive gases from the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant.
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2007⚡ Event
TAM Airlines Flight 3054 crash
TAM Airlines Flight 3054 overran the runway at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, killing 199 people.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Release
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final book in the series, was released and sold 15 million copies in its first 24 hours, making it the fastest-selling book in history.
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2007⚡ Event
Pratibha Patil becomes President of India
Pratibha Patil was sworn in as the first female president of India.
politics
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Shambo the bull slaughtered
Shambo, a black Friesian bull adopted by a local Hindu community, was slaughtered due to concerns about bovine tuberculosis. This followed widespread controversy throughout Wales.
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2007⚡ Event
News helicopters collide in Phoenix
While covering a police pursuit in Phoenix, Arizona, two news helicopters collided in mid-air, killing both crews.
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2007⚡ Event
Operation Banner Ends
Operation Banner, the British Armed Forces' operation in Northern Ireland, ended after 38 years. The operation concluded with a military stalemate and ceasefire.
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I-35W Mississippi River Bridge Collapse
Bridge 9340, carrying Interstate 35W across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, suffered a catastrophic failure and collapsed. The incident killed 13 people and injured 145 others.
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2007⚡ Event
Raúl Iturriaga captured
Raúl Iturriaga, former deputy director of the Chilean secret police, was captured after being on the run following a kidnapping conviction.
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Buenos Aires Airport Scandal
An airport police officer discovered US$800,000 in a suitcase at Jorge Newbery Airfield, sparking an international scandal.
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Queen's Pier demolition
The High Court of Hong Kong dismissed legal attempts to preserve the Queen's Pier, amid large protests against its impending demolition.
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2007⚡ Event
Yazidi Bombings in Iraq
Four coordinated suicide bomb attacks detonated in Yazidi communities in Iraq, killing 796 people and wounding 1,562 others.
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2007⚡ Event
BioShock release
BioShock was released in North America, becoming a critical success and a demonstration of video games as an art form.
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2007⚡ Event
USAF nuclear weapons incident
Six nuclear warheads were mistakenly loaded onto a United States Air Force heavy bomber. The bomber flew from Minot Air Force Base to Barksdale Air Force Base.
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Nuclear Missiles Accidentally Transported
A heavy bomber that had been unintentionally loaded with nuclear missiles flew them from North Dakota to Louisiana before they were recognized.
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2007⚡ Event
Terrorist arrests in Germany
Three suspected al-Qaeda terrorists were arrested in Germany after planning attacks on Frankfurt Airport and Ramstein Air Base.
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2007⚡ Event
Northern Rock bank run
The Northern Rock bank received a liquidity support facility from the Bank of England on September 14, 2007, sparking a bank run. This was the United Kingdom's first bank run in 150 years.
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2007⚡ Event
Nisour Square massacre
Seventeen Iraqi civilians were shot and killed by Academi guards in Baghdad.
warlaw
2007⚡ Event
New Zealand Anti-Terrorism Raids
New Zealand Police conducted anti-terrorism raids in relation to an alleged paramilitary training camp, arresting 17 people and seizing weapons.
politicslaw
2007⚡ Event
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner elected president of Argentina
In the Argentine general election, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner became the first woman to be elected president of Argentina.
politics
2007⚡ Event
Somali Pirates Hijack North Korean Ship
Somali pirates hijacked a North Korean ship in the Indian Ocean northeast of Mogadishu.
law
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Ibero-American Summit Confrontation
At the Ibero-American Summit, King Juan Carlos I of Spain famously told Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez to "shut up."
politics
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MS Explorer sinks in the Southern Ocean
MS Explorer became the first cruise ship to sink in the Southern Ocean.
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Philippine soldiers mutiny during trial
During their trial for the 2003 Oakwood mutiny, Philippine soldiers led by Senator Antonio Trillanes mutinied and seized a conference room at The Peninsula Manila.
politicslaw
2007⚡ Event
Westroads Mall shooting
A gunman killed nine people at a shopping mall in Omaha, Nebraska.
2007⚡ Event
Picasso painting stolen from São Paulo Museum of Art
Pablo Picasso's Portrait of Suzanne Bloch was stolen from the São Paulo Museum of Art on December 20, 2007. It was recovered about three weeks later.
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2007⚡ Event
Tiger escapes San Francisco Zoo
A tiger escaped its enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo and attacked three patrons before being shot and killed.
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2007⚡ Event
Riots erupt in Mombasa after election results
Riots erupted in Mombasa, Kenya, after Mwai Kibaki was declared the winner of the presidential election. This marked the beginning of a significant crisis.
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2007⚡ Event
Benazir Bhutto assassinated
Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated while leaving a political rally in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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Born in 2007(24)
2007🎂 Birth
Chloe Chua
Chloe Chua, Singaporean violinist and winner of the Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists, was born.
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2007🎂 Birth
Birth of Pau Cubarsí
Pau Cubarsí, a Spanish footballer, was born on January 22, 2007.
sports
2007🎂 Birth
Jesús Fortea
Jesús Fortea, a Spanish footballer, was born. He is known for his career in professional soccer.
sports
2007🎂 Birth
Princess Isabella of Denmark
Princess Isabella of Denmark, daughter of King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark, was born.
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Deaths in 2007(0)
No deaths recorded for 2007.
Dates in 2007
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2007?
- 2007 saw 75 notable historical moments, including 51 events, 24 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2007?
- Key events of 2007 include: Adam Air Flight 574 crash, Nancy Pelosi becomes first female Speaker of the House, Taiwan High Speed Rail Opens.
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